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Life threat for Donald Trump: Man with multiple guns arrested near White House months after press dinner shooting event, Homeland Security reveals details about suspect
Earlier in April, shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington.
In the late '60s and early '70s, the US military tried something it hasn't repeated since; Operation Popeye - what was it?
Can you weaponize the weather? The U.S. military actually tried. During the Vietnam War, a top-secret mission named Operation Popeye used cloud seeding over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Planes dropped silver iodide to trigger relentless monsoons and drown enemy supply lines in mud. Here is how weather modification became a real weapon, and why world leaders banned it.
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
The Trump administration is shifting from public, aggressive immigration enforcement tactics to a quieter approach, despite maintaining high deportation goals. While visible operations have decreased, the administration is expanding detention capacity and working to strip legal protections for migrants, aiming to remove one million people annually.
US immigration arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings
A crackdown on immigration in the U.S. saw a surge in arrests, particularly in Minneapolis, leading to public outcry and a shake-up of immigration officials. While national arrest numbers dropped after a strategy change, some states saw increases, and many arrested individuals lacked criminal records, contradicting the administration's claims of targeting only 'worst of the worst' criminals.
Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed
The Department of Homeland Security's naming of immigrant enforcement operations, like "Operation Dirtbag" and "Operation Catahoula Crunch," has sparked debate. Critics deem the names offensive and "racist and degrading," while supporters argue they signal seriousness about border security and deporting undocumented immigrants.
Partial government shutdown 2026: Who’s affected, what’s closed, and what happens next
The 2026 partial government shutdown started after Congress missed a spending deadline. Several major U.S. departments are affected, while lawmakers argue over immigration policy changes. The Senate passed a funding deal, but the House must still approve it. Until then, some government services remain limited and uncertain.
Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
An internal ICE memo suggests agents can forcibly enter homes without a judge's warrant, a significant shift from decades of legal advice for immigrants. This directive could escalate enforcement tactics, as witnessed in Minneapolis, and raises concerns among legal experts and lawmakers about constitutional rights and public safety.
Latinos report growing pessimism under Trump's administration, finds new survey; Major disapproval against US immigration and economic policies
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals a significant increase in pessimism among Latinos regarding their personal situations and the nation's direction since the 2024 election. Many express strong disapproval of President Donald Trump's performance, particularly on immigration and the economy, issues central to their voting decisions. According to the survey, 70% of Latinos disapprove of Trump’s job performance, while 65% are dissatisfied with his administration’s approach to immigration.
As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back
Amidst escalating immigration enforcement in Chicago, activists and immigrant leaders are intensifying their resistance. Federal agents are targeting immigrant-heavy areas, leading to arrests and community outrage. Activists are employing tactics like bike patrols, whistle alerts, and social media campaigns to deter agents, warn residents, and demand accountability following a fatal shooting by an ICE officer.
In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge
In Washington, D.C., during the summer of 2025, a federal law enforcement intervention under President Trump has heightened tensions. A drug and firearm arrest near Bancroft Elementary School sparked outrage among residents, already on edge due to immigration fears.
Signalgate like blunder! ICE adds random stranger to top-secret manhunt chat, leaks sensitive info
ICE leak exposes major security flaw in how federal officers handled a manhunt, after officials accidentally added a civilian to an unencrypted group chat containing Social Security numbers, DMV data, and internal ICE worksheets. The mistake, uncovered on August 14, 2025, highlights a dangerous reliance on unsecured MMS texts instead of encrypted systems.
US is holding immigrants in crowded and unsanitary cells, suit claims
A detained immigrant has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at ICE holding cells in Manhattan. The lawsuit describes migrants sleeping on concrete floors, lacking legal access, and enduring a horrific stench. The suit challenges prolonged detentions exceeding ICE's own 72-hour limit, with some detainees held for over a week.
Trump's immigrant crackdown in New York: More arrests, longer detention
Under President Trump, New York City saw a surge in immigration arrests. Many migrants were detained after routine check-ins at federal offices. ICE arrested over 2,365 immigrants in the region, a 200% increase. A large portion of those arrested had no criminal records. The crackdown has expanded, impacting families and filling detention centers.
Republican Nancy Mace says she enjoys watching ICE deportation videos, sparks outrage
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace has come under heavy criticism after saying she enjoys watching YouTube clips of ICE agents arresting undocumented migrants in court. In a Fox News interview, she praised the Trump administration’s immigration policies and called for stripping sanctuary cities of federal funding. Her comments have sparked outrage across the political spectrum, with critics accusing her of cruelty and political opportunism. Mace also hinted at a run for South Carolina governor in 2026.
Trump threatens broader troop deployment if ICE protests and riots spread
Donald Trump is ready to send National Guard to more cities. This is if immigration raid protests spread beyond Los Angeles. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Pentagon could send more units. This is if law officers are threatened. Protests started in Los Angeles after ICE raids. Demonstrations have spread to other cities. Some protests were peaceful.
Why did Donald Trump deploy the National Guard to LA protest, but not on Jan 6? asks Nancy Pelosi
LA Protests: Nancy Pelosi has slammed Donald Trump for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles without state approval, calling it a "brazen abuse of power". The move, triggered by immigration raids, has sparked citywide protests and national legal challenges. Critics, including California’s governor and LA’s mayor, say the troops are inflaming tensions. Pelosi contrasted Trump’s current actions with his refusal to send troops during the Capitol riot, accusing him of hypocrisy and endangering democracy.
US: What tactics is ICE using to deceive undocumented immigrants during arrests?
In Tucson, Arizona, immigration officials are accused of posing as utility workers to locate and detain an undocumented immigrant. Residents reported that individuals dressed in Tucson Electric Power-style clothing sought information about a Honduran man, raising suspicions due to mismatched uniforms.
Columbia student protester who's lived in the US since age 7 sues to stop deportation order
A Columbia University student is accusing the Trump administration of targeting her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian views. The student, a lawful permanent resident, faces deportation after being arrested at a protest. The lawsuit claims the administration is using immigration enforcement to suppress dissenting speech, with other students facing similar actions.
Russia's northernmost base projects its power across Arctic
Now, Russia's northernmost military base is bristling with missiles and radar and its extended runway can handle all types of aircraft, including nuclear-capable strategic bombers, projecting Moscow's power and influence across the Arctic amid intensifying international competition for the region's vast resources.
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